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Compliance Lead – Kyc
| Company | Block |
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| Location | Oakland, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $98300 – $184300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years in a BSA/AML senior compliance / compliance operations role with a financial services firm in the payment or Fintech space
- 3+ years people management experience, including coaching and developing compliance specialists/ analysts
- Operational knowledge in executing and running a sound Compliance program with hands-on knowledge of MSB regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in BSA/AML laws and regulations, including having the ability to analyze regulations for determining permissible transactions and activity
- A metrics-driven approach to create substantiated solutions and efficiency
- Ability to present and communicate findings to senior leadership
- Relevant industry certifications (CAMS, CGSS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM)
- Knowledge of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Responsibilities
- Oversee KYC team operations, including training, hiring, coaching, and managing staff and program development
- Develop and maintain procedures applicable to the team
- Identify training opportunities; design/coordinate the development of training materials
- Improve existing workflows, and streamline/ enhance operational efficiency
- Work with other Compliance Leads to promote strategic planning on team growth, organizational structure, focus areas, and quarterly goals
- Understand regulatory landscape and compliance requirements; with emphasis on applicable Compliance and BSA/AML requirements including customer identification, due diligence best practices
- Create, monitor, and meet important operational metrics and implement solutions with Compliance Operations program managers regarding any issues identified
- Communicate with program management on ongoing technology, and process/workflow change initiatives and ensure appropriate team adoption
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on BSA/AML regulatory changes and landscape
- Provide guidance and insight on account escalations, including handling account escalations from junior team members
- Collaborate with Support, Risk, and other operations teams within Block
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
